AML Analyst

Scotiabank; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 175,848,000 - 271,765,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ScotiaGBS en Bogotá busca un profesional para unirse al equipo de investigaciones de cumplimiento. La función implica realizar investigaciones de actividades sospechosas, analizar perfiles y transacciones, y generar documentación sólida para cumplir con normativas AML y reportes regulatorios.

El candidato debe contar con formación universitaria y habilidades analíticas, con capacidad de colaborar con stakeholders y mantener una cultura de cliente enfocado.

Qualifications

• Formación universitaria requerida; experiencia relevante en AML o delitos financieros es un activo.
• Habilidades analíticas y de investigación desarrolladas.
• Buenas habilidades de comunicación escrita y presentación.

Responsibilities

• Realizar investigaciones para evaluar actividades sospechosas o de alto riesgo.
• Analizar perfiles de clientes y transacciones para identificar motivos razonables de sospecha (RGS).
• Producir documentación de investigación clara, concisa y bien respaldada.
• Identificar y elevar clientes y actividades de alto riesgo (PEP, sanciones) conforme a procedimientos.
• Apoyar reportes regulatorios oportunos y de alta calidad (STRs).
• Gestionar la entrada, priorización y enrutamiento de casos; mantener registros completos.
• Comunicar hallazgos mediante resúmenes escritos y presentaciones estructuradas, con enfoque en claridad y precisión.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

University degree

Tools

Office applications

AML research tools

Job description

ID de la solicitud: 271290

Gracias por tu interés en ScotiaGBS, el mejor campus de Bogotá.

Únete a un equipo ganador con un propósito claro, comprometido con el logro de resultados en un entorno inclusivo y de alto desempeño.

Purpose

• Contributes to AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Investigations by conducting investigations into potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and related risks.
• Ensures all activities align with applicable regulations, internal policies, standards, and procedures.

Accountabilities

Investigations

• Perform investigations to assess suspicious and/or high‑risk activity.
• Analyze client profiles and transactional activity to identify Reasonable Grounds to Suspect (RGS).
• Produce clear, concise, and well‑supported investigative documentation.

Risk Identification and Reporting

• Identify and elevate high‑risk clients and activity (e.g., Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions exposure, elevated risk indicators) in accordance with approved procedures.

• Support timely and high‑quality regulatory reporting (e.g., Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)).
• Recommend risk mitigation actions and client outcomes.

Case Management

• Support intake, prioritization, and routing of cases.
• Maintain accurate and complete case records.

Collaboration and Communication

• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support investigations and risk mitigation.
• Communicate findings through clear written summaries and structured presentation materials, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Champion a high performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and investigative effectiveness.
• Leverage technology, data, and analytical tools to improve outcomes.

Governance and Controls

• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day‑to‑day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Adhere to policies and ensure outputs meet quality, productivity, and timeliness standards.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day‑to‑day activities and decisions.

Dimensions

• Individual contributor managing risk‑based caseloads across multiple business lines and jurisdictions.
• Operates independently with limited supervision on time‑sensitive cases.
• No direct reports

Education / Experience / Other Information

• University degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; relevant experience in AML, financial crime, risk management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Effective written communication and presentation development skills.
• Working knowledge of AML frameworks and regulations.
• Proficiency in standard business applications and research tools.
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required for roles based in the Colombian and Dominican Republic AML Hubs.

Working Conditions

• Office‑based environment within a fast‑paced, high‑demand setting.
• Work involves time‑sensitive investigations, competing priorities, and risk‑driven activities.
• Occasional non-standard hours may be required.
• Hybrid work model is offered, with in‑office attendance expected in line with business and team requirements.

Ubicación(s): Colombia : Bogota : Bogota

ScotiaGBS forma parte del grupo de empresas de Scotiabank ubicado en Bogotá, Colombia, y fue creado para apoyar diversos procesos del Banco y el desarrollo y ejecución de su estrategia global de servicios en 15 países de las Américas. Está compuesto por 7 unidades de servicio. Ofrecemos un ambiente de trabajo inclusivo y positivo, además de ventajas competitivas.

En ScotiaGBS, valoramos las habilidades y experiencias únicas que cada persona aporta al Banco y nos hemos comprometido a crear y mantener un entorno inclusivo y accesible para todos.